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Sapphiras Perfectio, former 2nd son of the Earl of Aldridge

Percival Belisario, third son of Margrave of Vanderwall on the Jap Frontier

Aurora Steinfeld, daughter of the Duke of Bloomfield

“Sapphiras-sama? What have you ever been consuming since a second in the past?”

The fantastically dressed Aurora tilts her head.

Right this moment’s Aurora wore a easy white gown fabricated from high-quality cloth, maybe with an consciousness of her standing as a saintess, however with the platinum and diamond tiara with matching earrings and necklace given to her by the Crown Prince, she is stuffed with the magnificence of a Duke’s daughter.

It seems to be like Aurora’s whole physique is emitting a slight glow.

And Percival and I, who’re defending that faintly glowing saintess, have been dressed within the formal apparel of knights from the ducal household. Percival, the knight, wore a cloak and I, the magician, wore a gown, on which a two-headed eagle is embroidered with gold thread.

When Aurora noticed us like that, she complimented us on how good we seemed. I’m no match for Percival, who seems to be good it doesn’t matter what he wears, however I believe……I’m fairly good wanting too.

Along with us, there are two feminine knights ready in Aurora’s ready room, however they’re knights who belong to the dominion.

The ceremony is about to start, and the air round us is undeniably tense.

Within the midst of all this, I used to be consuming dried apricots that I had hidden inside my jacket.

Breakfast was offered, however I couldn’t eat a lot attributable to preparations and conferences, so my abdomen couldn’t assist however make a fuss that it wasn’t sufficient. In fact, we, who’re the bodyguards, can’t eat throughout the ceremony or the night social gathering. So, with a view to relax my starvation, I saved dried apricots in my pocket.

“Mnn, these? Yesterday, after we went on a tour of the city, we received these dried apricots from a woman at a stall.”

I believed something can be high-quality so long as it crammed my abdomen, however these apricots have been much more scrumptious than I anticipated.

The floor is easy and nice to the contact like a gooseberry, whereas the within is reasonably moist and has the right stability of sourness and sweetness. Earlier than returning to our nation, I plan to go to oba-chan’s store and purchase some as souvenirs to take house.

“……Dried apricots, is it?”

“Mm. Really, I met a wierd man yesterday after I went to city with Percival to have some enjoyable.”

The apricot led me to speak about that troublesome man from some Duke’s household that I met yesterday.

Naturally, I by no means obtained a letter from the person in query accusing me and Percival of disrespect.

“Effectively, I’m so glad that nothing occurred to the 2 of you…….however when you mentioned the person was a duke, then it is vitally seemingly that he can be attending the ceremony and the night social gathering.”

As Aurora mentioned that, making a barely considerate gesture.

Effectively, since he was a bit unusual, there’s a risk that he would possibly resent being humiliated in public and attempt to harass us in a roundabout way. It’s pure for Aurora to be apprehensive.

“It’s okay! Don’t fear. I positively gained’t do something to trigger bother for Aurora-jyou!”

If that have been to occur, there can be no level in being an escort in any respect.

“No, that’s not it. I’m not apprehensive about myself. Quite, I’m apprehensive about Sapphiras-sama.”

“Eh? Me?”

“Sure. Sapphiras-sama can be performing magic at as we speak’s night social gathering, gained’t you?”

“……I see. That’s proper.”

For some purpose, even Percival had a troublesome look on his face.

“Is there one thing flawed with that?”

“If Sapphiras stands out on the night social gathering, there’s an opportunity that he would possibly get provoked.”

“Oh……that’s true. However don’t fear about me.”

In any case, it’s unlikely that somebody will entangle me head-on at a night social gathering the place there are a lot of company from different international locations, and even when they get entangled with me, it gained’t harm or itch. Nevertheless, if he takes benefit of his place as a member of a ducal household and makes issues troublesome, it would grow to be a bit troublesome.

“I’m undecided what kind of particular person he’s, in any case, I ask of you each to be very vigilant.”

“’Sure, that’s proper……”

Irrespective of how a lot the opposite facet will get concerned, let’s do our greatest to not embarrass Aurora and even His Highness the Crown Prince.

Whereas we have been speaking like that, the information got here to choose up Aurora when it was nearly time. I put the bag of Apricots away in my jacket and and centered my thoughts

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was ready exterior the room, and as quickly as he caught a glimpse of Aurora, he clearly seemed completely happy. Effectively, I perceive how he feels. The equipment His Highness gave her fits her effectively.

However it was just for a second that he confirmed such an expression. He instantly become an absentminded look that made it arduous to inform what he was pondering.

“Each of you, I’ll be relying on you as we speak.”

“Depart it to us.”

Percival and I spoke in unison.

Simply because the international locations are on good phrases doesn’t imply that each one the nobles on this nation are good individuals. There is perhaps some unscrupulous people who find themselves concentrating on the saintess. There are additionally individuals like the person from yesterday.

Nevertheless, it doesn’t matter what type of individuals they’re, I gained’t allow them to lay a finger on Aurora.

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince in all probability thinks so too. In any case, the variety of bodyguards is spectacular. Along with Percival and I, there are 4 bodyguards, together with the feminine knights who have been within the ready room earlier.

However, effectively, with such strict safety, even when it’s not formally communicated, it may be emphasised that Aurora is a lady in an necessary place for Solmontana.

As anticipated of His Highness the Crown Prince, he has thought this by way of.

The ceremony, which started solemnly, was attended by a substantial variety of distinguished company from varied international locations.

As I scanned my environment, preserving an eye fixed in order that I may shortly erect a barrier in case one thing occurred, I noticed the person from yesterday among the many Tornx nobles attending. A lady with related options is standing subsequent to the person. She looks as if an older sister or youthful sister, however it might be the worst if they’d the identical persona on the within.

Percival appears to have observed too, and we nod at one another with our eyes. Evidently he hasn’t observed us but. Or possibly he has already forgotten what we seem like. Effectively, I’d admire it that approach.

The ceremony proceeded solemnly, and I managed to get by way of it regardless that I needed to cowl up a yawn that I unintentionally let loose throughout the infinite speeches.

After this, it was time for the feast. Aurora and the Crown Prince returned to the ready room for a break and to arrange for the night social gathering. We will’t go in whereas they’re altering, so we wait in entrance of the ready room.

Throughout the wait, we took turns with the escort knights to have refreshments and tea.

“Sapphiras, are you drained?”

“By no means! I used to be even capable of fill my abdomen!”

I used to be simply standing there, I’m not drained in any respect. Moreover, my abdomen was utterly settled after consuming the sandwiches and sweets that had been ready for me. I used to be ready to not be capable to eat something till the night social gathering was over, however Aurora had organized for refreshments. That’s a very nice gesture.

“Anyway, Sapphiras appears fairly calm contemplating you’re about to seem on a giant stage.”

Effectively, I usually stood in entrance of the Kings of different international locations, it’s not shocking that I gained’t get so nervous that I can’t even say something. Sadly, I’m not a really delicate particular person.

“It’s not like my life is at risk, I’m simply going to indicate some magic. Moreover, magic is what I do greatest.”

Percival gave me some concepts, and it’s one of the best magical efficiency that I’ve put a whole lot of thought into. I confirmed it to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and he was very impressed with it. There needs to be no drawback with the efficiency.

“……That’s definitely true. I’m wanting ahead to Sapphiras’ magical efficiency.”

“Yeah! Depart it to me!”

After I patted my skinny chest, Percival’s expression out of the blue relaxed and he touched my hair.

Bzz……! Ah, candy! His face and environment are candy! Percival!

However I assume I’m the one one who can see Percival, who’s truthful and sort to everybody, smiling like this. W-well, we’re social gathering mates, aren’t we? And we’re engaged? And he’s my future companion?

We’re companions……

“Sapphiras, what’s flawed?”

“N-Nothing!”

I panicked as my face out of the blue grew to become scorching, and I drank the remaining tea in my cup in a single gulp.

***

Having had sufficient relaxation, Percival and I entered the corridor following Aurora, who had become her attractive gown, and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, who was escorting her.

Friends and aristocrats invited from everywhere in the world gathered, and the corridor is so lavishly adorned that I really feel like my eyes are going to be crushed by the dazzle.

Along with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, different royalty from different international locations have been invited, however Solmontana is the biggest nation on this continent, and His Royal Highness, the Crown Prince of that nation, is after all the visitor of honour. He’s the initially the invited company to convey his congratulations to His Majesty the King of Tornx.

“……Might the Kingdom of Tornx proceed to stay in peace and prosperity. On this auspicious event, I want to add flowers with particular magic.”

After ending his greeting, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince turned his gaze to me. Taking this as a cue, I stepped out into the centre of the corridor and bowed deeply to King Tornx.

Effectively, the time has lastly come for me to carry out my magic act.

My arms are tingling! No, on this case, is it the wand that tingles?

melon: Replace from the creator! This novel is getting a manga adaption! The primary chapter is already out and you may learn it without cost right here. It’s being illustrated by a unique artist from the novel so that you get to see Sapphiras and Percival in a unique artwork fashion. Even when you don’t learn Japanese, you’ll be able to simply have a look at the images

In one other announcement, the 2nd quantity of the novel can be launched in April.

Final however not least, a tweet from the creator:

“Final month marked the 2nd anniversary of the serialisation of Magical Energy (I simply realised this) I’m really grateful to all of you who’ve continued to help me! Thanks very a lot Nevertheless, regardless that two years have handed, the 2 of them nonetheless haven’t moved past kissing, so it’s time to maneuver on! When it’s time to maneuver ahead, let’s transfer ahead! ”